Bacón (en. Bacon)
/baˈkon/
Meaning & Definition
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noun
Strips of cured and smoked pork belly, commonly used in breakfasts.
I love crispy bacon in my breakfast.
Me encanta el bacón crujiente en mi desayuno.
A popular ingredient in many dishes, that adds a strong and salty flavor.
The onion salad has bacon to give it more flavor.
La ensalada de cebolla lleva bacón para darle más sabor.
Etymology
The term 'bacon' comes from Old English 'bacon', which refers to pork meat.
Common Phrases and Expressions
bacon and eggs
A classic breakfast combination consisting of bacon and eggs.
bacón y huevos
add bacon
Incorporate bacon into a dish to enhance its flavor.
agregar bacón
Related Words
pork belly
Part of the pig used to make bacon.
tocino
pancetta
A type of bacon, generally fattier and less cured.
panceta
Slang Meanings
Affection or love for bacon.
He is a true 'bacon lover'.
Él es un verdadero 'bacon lover'.
Using bacon as a metaphor to refer to something desired.
That’s the bacon of life, what everyone wants.
Eso es el bacón de la vida, lo que todos quieren.